Growth in ginger acreage in Peru and the entry of more Brazilian produce suggest a drop in prices.

(Agraria.pe) Peruvian ginger is facing phytosanitary problems that could affect its competitiveness in foreign trade. The expansion of cultivation and pressure from competitors like Brazil generate mixed expectations in the sector, where market stability will depend on how Peruvian producers manage these complications. According to Grober Galindo, a representative of La Campiña, the 2024 campaign was marked by a shortage of raw materials and high prices, but the outlook will change significantly this year with a 40-50% increase in the planted area. "The 2024 campaign ended early due to low plantings and the presence of Ralstonia, which generated fears about exports to Europe. Now, with the good prices seen last year, many producers have increased their planted area, although without considering that these high prices were a consequence of the shortage," explains Grober. The growth in the planted area suggests greater availability of ginger in the market, which will put downward ...